1966 Cleveland Indians
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1966 Cleveland Indians / Franchise: Cleveland Guardians / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 81-81, Finished 5th in American League (1966 AL)
Managed by Birdie Tebbetts (66-57) and George Strickland (15-24)
Coaches: Reggie Otero, George Strickland and Early Wynn
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
The 1966 Cleveland Indians struck out 42 batters in their first three games, a record that stood until the 2013 Texas Rangers topped it by one. Sam McDowell had 19 of the Ks, over two starts, and the team was aided by two extra-inning games. Gary Bell whiffed 13.
Awards and Honors[edit]
- All-Stars: Gary Bell, Rocky Colavito, Sam McDowell and Sonny Siebert
Standings[edit]
| American League | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | 97 | 63 | .606 | -- |
| Minnesota Twins | 89 | 73 | .549 | 9 |
| Detroit Tigers | 88 | 74 | .543 | 10 |
| Chicago White Sox | 83 | 79 | .512 | 15 |
| Cleveland Indians | 81 | 81 | .500 | 17 |
| California Angels | 80 | 82 | .494 | 18 |
| Kansas City Athletics | 74 | 86 | .463 | 23 |
| Washington Senators | 71 | 88 | .447 | 25.5 |
| Boston Red Sox | 72 | 90 | .444 | 26 |
| New York Yankees | 70 | 89 | .440 | 26.5 |
Further Reading[edit]
- Thomas A. Tomsick: Strike Three!: My Years in the 'Pen, Cincinnati Book Publishing, Cincinnati, OH, 2010.
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